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Tristan Harrison

Tristan Harrison is one of the longest-serving writers at The Motley Fool Australia. Tristan has been contributing ASX news and stock analysis articles since 2016. His aim is to help Australians learn about great ASX shares, with a focus on ASX dividend shares and undervalued ASX growth shares. He holds an advanced diploma from the Association of Accounting Technicians and is enrolled in the Chartered Institute Management Accountant (CIMA) qualification program.

Recent Articles

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ETFs

If I'd invested $5,000 in Vanguard's VGS ETF at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

How much would $5,000 be worth now if it had been invested in global blue chips?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 directors bought $4m worth of their company shares last week

| Tristan Harrison

It seems directors of this business see value in the current share price of the company.

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Opinions

5 ways to be carefree during the next ASX share market downturn

| Tristan Harrison

Market declines don’t have to be scary. Here’s what I keep in mind…

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Opinions

Why I'm not worried about Fortescue's $9.6 billion decarbonisation plans smashing my dividends

| Tristan Harrison

As an investor, I like Fortescue’s plans to become greener.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with big yields I'd buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash is one of the stocks paying large dividends that I think is worth owning.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX 200 shares are 'compelling growth opportunities': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX shares that the market could be underestimating.

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Dividend Investing

When it comes to ASX 200 dividend shares, is there any such thing as truly passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

How passive can dividend shares really be?

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Financial Shares

Is the company's buyback helping boost the AMP share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Diversified financial business AMP has outperformed in 2022.

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ETFs

The AUD is sinking, so is this a good time to buy Vanguard International Shares (VGS) ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Could international shares be a good hunting ground?

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Opinions

Which ASX All Ords shares could perform well in a recession?

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are a few different industries that could keep generating solid earnings during tough times.

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Opinions

Opportunities across the mining sector: Expert names ASX 200 shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

The resources sector is still a good place to go digging for ideas, according to this fund manager.

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Broker Notes

Dividend beasts: Experts name 3 ASX dividend shares that could deliver 50% returns next year

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers think that these income stocks are undervalued.

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Opinions

2 undervalued ASX shares that are growth opportunities: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Myer has surprisingly been named as an opportunity.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price is 'quite cheap for what it is': expert

| Tristan Harrison

A growing telco has been named as a leading investment.

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Opinions

ASX 200 lithium share, Allkem, could have its 'market cap in cash pretty soon': experts

| Tristan Harrison

Allkem could generate a lot of cash at the current lithium price.

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Dividend Investing

Want to snare the next WAM Capital dividend? Here's how

| Tristan Harrison

LIC WAM Capital will soon pay its final FY22 dividend.

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Resources Shares

My Fortescue shares have returned 33% in a year. Here's why I'm still expecting big things

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has been a leading performer for my portfolio. I’m still optimistic.

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Dividend Investing

Want to collect BIG dividends every month? Buy these 3 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Quarterly dividend payers could provide a pleasing and consistent source of investment income.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that are great-value buys right now: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These lesser-known ASX shares could be leading picks, according to Ophir.

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Travel Shares

What is the outlook for ASX travel shares for the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

COVID-19 impacts are lifting. How helpful will that be for this troubled industry?

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Resources Shares

Why has the iron ore price taken a hit this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Iron ore has fallen in value. What's going on?

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ETFs

If I'd invested $5,000 in Vanguard's VAS ETF at the start of 2022, here's what I'd have now

| Tristan Harrison

How much would $5,000 be worth now if it had been invested in ASX blue chips?

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Opinions

Building a share portfolio as a young investor? Here's where I'd start

| Tristan Harrison

I think investing in ASX shares is a great idea. But where to begin?

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy Bendigo Bank shares? Here's how the bank compares with peers on one key metric

| Tristan Harrison

We check which regional bank is the most profitable.

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Dividend Investing

How can investors prepare their share portfolio for retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

It can be tricky knowing how long a portfolio needs to last.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the upsized Bank of Queensland dividend

| Tristan Harrison

More investment income is headed to investors in the regional bank.

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ETFs

Why this ASX ETF might help investors sleep better at night

| Tristan Harrison

The businesses in this portfolio could give investors peace during these uncertain times.

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Technology Shares

Down 47% so far in 2022, expert says this ASX tech share is a potential 10-bagger buy

| Tristan Harrison

Investors looking for a beaten-up opportunity could find treasure with this idea.

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Bank Shares

Looking to buy CBA shares? Here's what to watch at tomorrow's AGM

| Tristan Harrison

This year’s annual shareholder meeting could be very illuminating.

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Bank Shares

Own CBA? Here's why you should also buy NAB shares: expert

| Tristan Harrison

The biggest bank may not be the largest opportunity in the sector.

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Opinions

Could ASX 200 shares represent a 'phenomenal opportunity' right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a once-in-a-generation chance to buy discounted shares?

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Opinions

Which ASX shares I'd buy with $5,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a great time to go shopping for shares.

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Dividend Investing

What's the outlook for ASX dividend shares for the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look to high-yielding ASX shares for resilience and returns?

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Resources Shares

Can ASX lithium shares charge higher over the rest of 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Is lithium the place to look for opportunities this year? Or will miners lose their spark?

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Opinions

Even amid inflation, we all have to buy food. So why is the Woolworths share price struggling?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors buy the dip with this major supermarket business?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's the outlook for A2 Milk shares in the second quarter?

| Tristan Harrison

Are things improving or souring for A2 Milk’s future?

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Share Market News

Can you buy Bunnings Warehouse shares on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

How can we get exposure to one of Australia’s leading retailers?

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Opinions

Share market sell-off: 3 top ASX shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

Businesses that are now cheaper after this volatility could be a bargain.

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Energy Shares

How bad was the first quarter for the Woodside share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Have investors been pushing this oil and gas giant’s valuation up or down?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares proving they can handle inflation

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is helping boost the revenue of these businesses.

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